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Things to do in Mykolayiv

The city of Nikolaev is considered the historical center of shipbuilding. The shape and location of the city-peninsula has left its mark on the appearance and development of the city. This is a very unusual and interesting city, many secrets, legends and legends are kept in its history. There are a lot of monuments and sculptures to outstanding personalities, the names of F.Ushakov, P.Nakhimov, V.Kornilov and many others are familiar to almost everyone.

Sightseeing tours of Mykolaiv

Transparent lakes, granite rocks, relic forests and mysterious gorges of the Southern Bug attract a lot of tourists. There are many attractions that can be visited by ordering individual excursions around Mykolaiv. The city has a rich selection of places of spiritual and historical and cultural significance. It's easy to get lost in this variety.

Experienced and the best private guides in Nikolaev will help to visit the most significant places for each tourist. For example, the famous excavations of the settlement "Wild Garden" will be very interesting to those who are interested in history. The ruins of the Cimmerian settlement, located in the center of the historical part of the city, contain the mysteries of history.

The streets of the Old Town (Artillery, Navarinskaya, Faleevskaya, etc.) will be interesting for hiking, as well as the longest pedestrian Sovetskaya Street (here you can visit small shops, cozy cafes and restaurants).

Unusual excursions in Mykolaiv

The picturesque beauty of the city is complemented by a beautiful view of the Ingul River. In a walking tour of Mykolaiv, you can get acquainted with the secrets of the city in more detail. Who knows what is hidden in the depths of the alley of naval commanders or Naval Boulevard (Turkish treasures, ancient catacombs, forgotten burials may be under your feet).

There are 18 temples, 3 theaters, and many museums in the ancient city of shipbuilders. For example, the oldest museum in Ukraine – the V. Vereshchagin Museum consists of 3 buildings (and this is one of the few). To get acquainted with the main sights, it is better to order original sightseeing tours of Mykolaiv. Only in this way, you can enjoy unique buildings, monuments, beauties. The presence of a yacht club will allow you to make memorable boat trips.

It is impossible not to mention the children's center "Fairy Tale" - Ukrainian "Disneyland" on the Black Sea coast. Not only will any child be happy here, but an adult will also be satisfied. And the famous zoo (more than 350 animals) will not leave anyone indifferent, many endangered species are collected here.

The city of Nikolaev was considered previously closed (the presence of secret enterprises) and has become more attractive for excursions (the forbidden always attracts). The presence of abundant greenery of the city (parks, squares, alleys) sometimes hides and brightens up numerous monuments. It is impossible not to mention the presence of the famous sculpture of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (the patron saint of the city), made of marble. A lot of attention is paid to St. Nicholas in the city. There is a chapel of St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas Church. The patron saint of the city is practically present everywhere.

There are a lot of beauties and attractions in the city. Only by visiting it, you can feel all the historical and spiritual value of the city.